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Pear Blue Cheese Crostini

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This simple and elegant appetizer recipe uses just five ingredients. You could also make it with apple slices.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 12 slices cocktail bread or 1/4" slices of french bread
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 medium ripe pear, cored and sliced thinly
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preparation:

Cut each slice of bread in half diagonally to form triangles. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 4-7 minutes until lightly browned, turning once.

Spread bread with mayonnaise and top with pear slices, then sprinkle with blue cheese and pecans. Broil 6" from heat for 3-4 minutes until cheese melts and begins to brown. Serve immediately. 24 servings

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